Jack De Graaf is a BA English Studies graduate and a part-time writer. In his spare time he likes to read and do circus skills. He enjoys writing about video games, television and general knowledge.
20 Strange Things That Have Washed Ashore
Random Facts
Oct 27, 2022
In 2018, a large bag of 54 human hands washed up on the Siberian shores of the icy Amur River.
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7 Criminals Who Could Still Be Out There Today
Crime & Law
Nov 18, 2021
Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls were murdered in D.C. by a man who dubbed himself The Freeway Phantom. He was never found.
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The Bizarre Story Of The First Homeless Shelter
People & Civilizations
Mar 23, 2021
During the 1800s in London, homeless people could pay a penny to sit on a wooden bench indoors, but they weren't allowed to sleep.
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10 Weirdest Things That Fell From The Sky
Random Facts
Nov 18, 2021
In Kentucky, 1876, a field was showered by a steady rain of mystery meat. This became known as The Kentucky Meat Shower.
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How The RAF Fought Malaria With Parachuting Cats
Health & Body
Mar 17, 2021
Did you know that malaria kills around one million people every year worldwide?
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5 Interesting Facts About The Unicycle
Transportation
Jun 1, 2021
There is a world record for the "Most Tea-Cups Caught On Head While On A Unicycle".
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The History Of Roman Numerals
History
Mar 17, 2021
Did you know that Roman numerals were actually created between 850 and 750 BC before Rome was even founded?
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Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal To Bad Kids?
Holidays & Events
Apr 8, 2022
In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."
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Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day | December 8
Holidays & Events
Apr 8, 2022
The annual "Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day" holiday began in 2007. Or should I say 42 years from now?
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10 Surprising Facts About Cyber Monday
Holidays & Events
Dec 3, 2022
Did you know that it's mostly men who spend online on Cyber Monday? Men account for 56% of the Cyber Monday shoppers.
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10 Amazing Facts About Ancient Rome And The Romans
People & Civilizations
Apr 4, 2021
Did you know that the Roman Empire was so vast in its reach that Alaska would have fit into it more than three times?
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How Pepsi Became The Sixth Largest Military In The World
War & Weapons
Mar 17, 2021
Did you know that during the Cold War, Pepsi Co became the sixth largest military in the world?
